It was another blue sky, sunny December day here in Southern California. Temps reached into the 70's. What could be more perfect?

I took my camera and headed to the San Diego harbor. I got lost in a delicious sort of way by the whole photographic experience. Searching for light, reflection, contrasting colors & intriguing shapes has its own rush. I step into a place where the concept of time disappears. I often lose track of how far I've walked and sometimes where I am. The best is yet to come though since the even bigger thrill is when I upload the photos to my computer and see if I have any images that evoke the feeling of hitting the sweet part of the bat. I worked with a lot of B & W today -- my latest interest.

"Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself."Khalil Gibran

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